Braeburn Lodge

Bath Road, Beenham, Reading RG7 5JB
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  • Braeburn Lodge, Reading
Braeburn Lodge is a residential home located in Beenham, near Reading.

Opened in July 2018, Milkwood Care has totally transformed what used to be a public house, into a luxury 12 bedroom home for up to 14 residents which includes two double rooms. All rooms are tastefully decorated to the residents' colour wishes. You choose!

Each of the 12 en-suite bedrooms is individually designed and styled, each featuring a walk-in shower and private lounge area.

Residents and staff love this light and airy home that features generous living space and parking.

The home has retained many attractive, original character features of the old building.
Everyone at the home enjoys scenic views and access to beautifully landscaped gardens, featuring apple trees, fruit trees, a feature fish pond and the resident ducks!

The home offers around the clock 24/7 care as well as respite (pending room availability) for those who need a little respite, allowing their family member a well-earned break, holiday or special event (two week minimum respite care).

This home is the residents' home. The residents choose, they make their preferences known. The residents have choices on what they like, what they want and what makes them tick! The team listen and are privileged to work in the residents' home to support their every need.

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Care Provided by Braeburn Lodge

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Detention Under Mental Health Act
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 14 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Cris Arnold (Registered Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • To be discussed upon admission
    • Ages from 18 to 70
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (10)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 2018
    • Last Refurbishment: 2018
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Braeburn Lodge

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,650 – £1,850
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,700 – £1,900
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,700 – £1,900
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,800 – £2,000

  • Fees are calculated on a needs-based assessment
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Braeburn Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Open door policy


  • Parking

  • Secure Parking available to the front and rear of the building


Braeburn Lodge Reviews (68)

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9.9

Braeburn Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.926) out of 10, based on 43 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Braeburn Lodge has 68 reviews.

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Review from Lauraine J (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pa moved to Braeburn Lodge during April 2024, since then he has made excellent use of its facilities - activities and outings, a spacious room to retire to for rest and relaxation, a varied, daily menu, beautiful gardens full of colour throughout the summer months and, so important for him, plenty of
laughter! The staff are professional, caring and friendly. Pa enjoys the company of residents whenever he wishes to socialise and the care team when he requires assistance or just a chat. The care itself is exemplary. Pa's 103rd birthday was a day marked by celebrations with residents, staff and visitors. The huge bonus of Braeburn is its size - small and with a 'family' feel to it. My own family are delighted that Braeburn is now home to their amazing grandpa. The care and social interaction it provides have given him a whole new lease of life.

Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge

It is an absolute pleasure to be caring for Pa! With his cheeky humour and fabulous singing in the mornings, whilst always so happy and smiling. Thank you so very much from all of the staff at Braeburn Lodge.


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Review from Helen C (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A true home from home. Beautiful bedrooms, excellent food and unquestionably good care. Mum was extremely well looked after during a period of respite care at Braeburn in January this year. The staff are all lovely and nothing is too much trouble for them. I highly recommend Braeburn Lodge for the care
of a loved one.

Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge

Thank you so very much for your lovely review and allowing Braeburn Lodge to care for your Mother, we hope Mum will take another break with us again soon.


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Review from Tony L (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 26 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother-in-law is well looked after, with the staff and management providing excellent care. She has a beautifully furnished room, coupled with great shared facilities such as a lounge and dining area for example. I am very happy with her being at Braeburn.

Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge

Thank you so very much for your lovely review. We are so pleased to have the opportunity to care for your mother-in-law.


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Review from Harry A (Great-Nephew of Resident) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Exceptional staff! I am so happy we chose this location, the level of care and cleanliness is brilliant.
The staff are so approachable and always keep me up to date with my great aunt's care and needs.
I would highly recommend.

Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge

Thank you very much for your lovely review. I will share this with our fabulous team!


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Review from H A (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm happy with the care my mother received while staying at Braeburn Lodge.
And regular updates on social media on days out, and in-house.
All staff are very willing to please and helpful.
Everyone seems to get on well and go in with activities.

Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge

Thank you so very much for your review of our lovely home.


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Review from Steve C (Nephew of Resident) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As with previous visits, my partner and I were made most welcome when we visited my aunt. It is abundantly clear that my aunt feels so comfortable and 'at home' at Braeburn Lodge. We were aware that in the weeks prior to our visit the residents had a very full itinerary of visits out and shows at Braeburn
Lodge, the care there seems quite exceptional. Five stars all round!

Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge

Thank you so much for your lovely review. I will share this with all our lovey staff members.


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Review from J H (Relative of Resident) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I came to visit my great aunt for Xmas, she was very happily engaged in an activity when I arrived. The home looked very clean and very welcoming the staff were very inviting and looked after us very well with offering us refreshments and asked if they could get anything else for us, we sat in the dining
area that had a very nice warm atmosphere and felt very much like a family home. My great aunt couldn’t stop talking about all the lovely staff and what she had been up to. I felt that my great aunt was very happy and was very well looked after.

Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge

Thank you very much for your kind review of our lovely care home. We are so pleased your aunty is very happy here.


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Review from J S (Wife of Resident) published on 19 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Braeburn Lodge is a lovely, homely setting and the staff were wonderful with my husband. He was extremely well looked after and the professionalism and attention to detail about his dementia needs and contact with our GP was very reassuring. No detail was too small. There was plenty for him to do and
I was very confident that he was in the best of care. I will definitely want him to go back there should the need arise again. A very high standard of cleanliness at all times in all areas of the Lodge. I can't praise the staff enough.

Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge

Thank you so very much for your lovely review of our care home. It was our absolute pleasure to care for your husband.


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Review from Paula M (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is 93 and lives in an assisted living apartment. She fell and injured her hip and needed a period of respite care to help with medication during the day and night and support with standing and moving around. Her confidence took a severe dent and she was suffering great pain in her hip. After
staying at Braeburn Lodge for six weeks, she no longer has pain in her hip and her movement is back to her pre-fall days. She has been very happy here and found the staff very nice to talk to and reassuring with her anxiety levels. There has been a lot going on over the Christmas period, which she has enjoyed no end and she has enjoyed simply sitting in the lounge and being part of the community. We've taken Mum out every week during her stay and she was always very happy to return and was always welcomed back warmly by one of the staff as she went in. Thank you to all the staff for looking after my mum so well and maintaining such a kind and caring home for your residents.

Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge

Thank you so much for sharing this review of our home, we are all so very pleased that Mum enjoyed her stay with us. We all wish her continued health and happiness.


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Review from D L (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a lovely care home. My dad stayed for 3 weeks respite, the manager and all the staff are really attentive, caring and fun. The home is so clean and we love the dining room, all the residents sitting around one large table. The food is delicious. The staff really listened to any concerns we had
relating to Dad's first stay with them. The room was spacious, plenty of storage and was spotless. Would recommend definitely recommend Braeburn Care Home.

Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge

Thank you so much for your kind review, it was an absolute pleasure caring for your father, he has such a great sense of humour and always made everyone laugh!


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Review from S L (Friend of Resident) published on 5 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When we visit our old friend in Braeburn Lodge, the staff are always so friendly, and when we take my friend out for coffee she is always welcomed back with great warmth.

Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review, I will share this with our lovely Braeburn Lodge family!


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Review from R L (Friend of Resident) published on 4 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Braeburn Lodge is always a happy, friendly place. The staff are friendly and helpful and care for the residents brilliantly. I have never been there when there has been a negative feeling. The home is very clean and the residents have plenty of things to do and all look happy.

Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review! I will pass this on to all of our wonderful staff.


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Review from Janet L (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has settled in very well and is very happy here. She is well looked after by all.
I really appreciate the care and daily support in this home and the manager has been most helpful to us.

Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge

Thank you very much for your review, it is really an absolute pleasure looking after your lovely mum.


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Review from Ellie W (Resident) published on 14 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I went to visit my grandma in this care home. She was over the moon when I went to see her, constantly telling me how she loved the staff and as I was talking to them I noticed they love her too.
We’ve struggled to find somewhere she’ll be happy to stay and she absolutely loves this place!
Her room
was spotless, she was sat up eating breakfast with a huge grin on her face and I’ve never seen her happier!
100% recommend.

Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review, we are very happy to be caring for your relative.


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Review from Sue B (Niece of Resident) published on 13 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been very impressed with Braeburn Lodge Care Home each time I've visited my aunt. It seems such a cosy and caring home with a lovely atmosphere of unhurried and kind efficiency. There’s a big kitchen in the centre of the home with a large farmhouse-style table where, I understand, residents gather
to share mealtimes. My aunt says she’s very well cared for and she certainly appears happy and settled which is wonderful and a relief for the whole family. Thank you, Braeburn Lodge, for all you do!

Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge

Thank you very much for your review of our home. I will share this with all our wonderful teams.


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Review from G H (Great-Nephew of Resident) published on 10 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I recently visited my Great Aunt at Braeburn Lodge Care Home and was impressed by the home which was clean and lively, the staff and manager were very helpful and friendly. She is well looked after and is very happy there.

Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge

Thank you so much for your lovely review of our home.


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Review from Joseph C (Son of Resident) published on 14 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm very pleased to have my mother in the care home, she is happy and cared for. We can all sleep at night knowing our mother is in excellent care. Staff are friendly and kind and we are grateful for all of the support.

Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review, I will share your comments with our fabulous staff team.


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Review from Craig S (Relative of Resident) published on 11 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff very welcoming.

Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge

Thank you for your kind review and comments. I will share with our staff.


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Review from Jackie D (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been at Braeburn for five years now since it opened. We have been so pleased to have found this care home. The staff have always been so attentive, friendly and caring. They are always doing things with the residents and keep them entertained. The home is clean, warm and comfortable and
the rooms are a good size with good facilities. She always enjoys the food and is as happy there as she would be anywhere. Very grateful for all the care they give to my mother.

Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge

Thank you so much for your kind words; it is an absolute pleasure to care for your mother in Braeburn Lodge. I will share your lovely message with our fabulous teams.


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Review from Janet W (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care home. The staff are always helpful and friendly. Mum is always treated with care and respect. The staff go above and beyond our expectations to ensure that Mum is happy, well cared for and can join in with the activities and outings.

Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review, and comments. It's an absolute pleasure looking after your mum, she always has a smile for everyone.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.926)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.926) out of 10 for Braeburn Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 43 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 43 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.926 for Braeburn Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (474 Excellents x 5) + (36 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 511 Ratings = 4.926

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Braeburn Lodge is based on 43 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 14 registered maximum number of service users is 2.8, which has been reached with 43 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 28 Aug 2019

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Awards / Recognitions (1)

Top 20 Care Homes South East England 2021

Recipient: Braeburn Lodge

Date: Wednesday 30 Jun 2021 More details

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Cris Arnold

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2015

Enjoys gardening in her spare time.